Funding & Programme Lead

Middlesbrough Voluntary Development Agency

Tees Valley

On-site

GBP 14,000 - 26,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local charity organization is looking for a part-time Funding & Programme Lead to develop funding strategies, manage grants, and oversee program delivery. The ideal candidate should have experience in securing grant funding and strong skills in project management. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently while promoting community engagement.

Qualifications

Proven track record of writing and securing grant funding.
Strong project management and reporting skills.
Experience in a charity or social enterprise setting.
Confident working with budgets, funder portals and reporting templates.
Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, and impact reporting in the VCSE sector.
Ability to manage time across multiple priorities and work independently.
Knowledge of the challenges facing communities like Hemlington.
Familiarity with community development, social value, or poverty reduction.
Experience in a charity or social enterprise setting.
Understanding of the funding landscape for the VCSE sector.

Responsibilities

Lead on developing and delivering the funding strategy.
Manage grant reporting and ensure compliance.
Build and maintain strong relationships with funders.
Build and maintain relationships with funders, partners and collaborators; attend meetings and represent the charity.
Maintain records for funding and programme activity; support trustees with quarterly reports.

Skills

Grant writing

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Budget management

Monitoring and evaluation

Community engagement

Partnership working

External representation

Education

Degree-Level Community Development

Project or Operations Management

Food Hygiene Level 2

Safeguarding

Tools

Funder portals

Job description

We are here to support , promote and develop voluntary and community action in Middlesbrough

Tees Valley Together CIO are recruiting for aFunding & Programme Lead.

Job Summary

Tees Valley Together (TVT) is a charity with community at its heart. We work to reduce poverty and improve life chances by delivering practical, person-centered services and support, as well as supporting other VCSE organisation in their own delivery objectives.

This new role will lead on funding strategy, grant management, programme development and oversight and impact evaluation helping to sustain and grow the charity’s work. It’s a key role for someone who is confident managing funder relationships, delivering projects, and building evidence of impact.

You will work closely with the CEO and Operations Manager to ensure we meet funder requirements, design new initiatives, and shape a sustainable future for Tees Valley Together.

The hours of work for the role will typically be worked Tuesday through to Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm at the Charity hub. There will be times that you will be required to attend meetings offsite and attend events on behalf of the charity.

Key Responsibilities

Funding & Income Generation

Lead on developing and delivering the charity’s funding strategy
Research, write, and submit grant applications (small and large)
Manage grant reporting and ensure compliance with funder expectations
Develop proposals for new income-generating initiatives and partnerships
Identify and pursue unrestricted funding and earned income opportunities
Lead on grant-funded project launches and communication with funders
Maintain a grant pipeline and funding calendar
Work with the CEO and staff team to shape and deliver new project ideas

ogether Works Programme Oversight & Development

Further develop the Together Works Programme, including building a team and income streams to fund it
Oversee the delivery of the Together Works Programme, working with delivery leads
Monitor project budgets, outputs, and milestones
Coordinate with partners and community stakeholders as needed

Evaluation & Impact

Lead the development of a monitoring and evaluation model for the charity
Coordinate data collection across services to evidence outcomes and impact
Produce evaluation reports for funders, trustees and community stakeholders
Support the team to build impact tracking into day-to-day delivery

External Engagement

Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, partners and collaborators
Attend meetings and represent the charity when required
Contribute to public communications (with the CEO and Comms Lead) about funded work and successes
Promote a culture of learning and evidence-led delivery within the charity

General

Contribute to quarterly trustee reports and annual impact reporting
Maintain appropriate records for all funding and programme activity
Work collaboratively with the wider team to support the overall aims of TVT
Engage in personal and professional development as required
Undertake other duties in line with the role as requested by the CEO or Trustees
Deliver and support training for staff and volunteers as required.
Promote a culture of learning, inclusivity and community focus

Personal Specification

Personal attributes:

A self-starter with a positive, solutions-focused approach.
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with confidence in public representation.
Committed to confidentiality, discretion and high professional standards.
Able to work independently, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
Flexible, adaptable and committed to teamwork.

Essential Experience & Skills